Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Truck Driving School

The trucking industry is an exciting field with great job opportunities. The College
of DuPage Class A CDL Program is high-quality, student-focused training that gives
you the skills and experience to get on the road to a well-paying job. Employers know
our name and our program - and they trust the quality of our graduates. That is why
we have a 100% job placement rate.

Be trained and "ready to roll" with a fully endorsed CDL license in as little as six
weeks. Located conveniently at COD's Addison campus, you don't have Learn on the road
as you build confidence and gain understanding of the trucking industry and the requirements
of safe truck driving. Get started today!

2018 Class Start Dates

Classes are tentatively scheduled to begin on:

April 2 - Evening Class

April 16

June 4

2018 Saturday Information Sessions

Learn about what sets us apart. Representatives of the COD Truck Driving program deliver
an overview of the curriculum, answer your questions and explain the next steps to
get started.Sign up for an information session today!

Class A Commercial Driver's License

240-Hour Course, 6 Weeks, $4,500Prepare for the CDL examination with in-depth training that includes over-the-road,
maneuvers, skills yard, and classroom time. Our experienced instructors also offer extended
training such as night driving, trip planning and mapping skills. This program exceeds
all requirements of the Illinois Secretary of State to test for the CDL Class A license.
Conveniently located in Addison, IL, COD's Truck Driving School is close to Chicago
and the suburbs.

In addition:

We will provide you with support materials and one-on-one assistance to prepare for the
student permit tests you must pass prior to entering your six weeks of training.

The State of Illinois examiners come to our facility when your course is completed
and you are ready to test for your Commercial Driver's License. You will be testing
in the yard, on the test routes and in the equipment you have become familiar with during
your training.

Tuition includes full assistance with job placement. To date, we have had a 100 percent
placement rate.

Three license endorsements are included to advance your qualifications: hazardous
materials, tankers and double/triple trailers.

Getting Started

Your first step is to schedule an appointment with a program coordinator to complete
your application. You will learn key details about the program's pre-course requirements,
upcoming information sessions and classes, the permit process, and the related pretesting
through the College of DuPage, and receive guidance on what you will need to complete
prior to acceptance in the program.

Complete the Program Prerequisites

Before beginning the program, you must have completed the following:

Provide us with a copy of your current, valid Illinois driving license.

Provide a copy of your Court Purpose driving record (available at any Illinois Department
of Motor Vehicles office)

Pass the Secretary of State written exams to be issued a student Commercial Driving
Permit:

General Knowledge

Air Brakes

Combination Vehicles

Pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen. (Cost is included
in tuition.)

Complete your application and registration forms and submit them to the COD Truck
Driving School.

What People are Saying

"The COD instructors were very good, with a mix of theory and practical application.
They were hands-on and you could tell they had been drivers themselves, which I liked. When
I passed the state exam, I had multiple job offers, so I could be selective with the
company I chose to go with. I would absolutely recommend COD's CDL program to others."
—Butch Sill, CDL Graduate

"I chose COD's truck driving program because of COD's educational reputation, and
because they did more in-depth coverage of the material. This is a great program,
with great instructors. I went from being unemployed to having three job offers in
just over six weeks! I've even recommended it to my sister, who is looking for a job
change." —Al Garcia, CDL Graduate

Careers and Job Placement

At this time, the industry is experiencing a significant shortage of licensed drivers.
Additionally, employment opportunities for truck drivers are expected to grow with
over 290,000 new jobs being created over the next decade. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
projects a 21 percent growth for heavy and tractor/trailer drivers through the year
2020. The CDL program can help you follow your dream of driving the open road.

Active job placement assistance is provided both during the program and after licensing.

Financing

This program is on the COD approved list for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity
Act (WIoA). Explore financial options for Continuing Education programs.

Register Today!

For more information and to register, call the College of DuPage Truck Driving School
at (630) 942-2275 or email cdl@cod.edu. The truck school is located in Addison, Illinois, at 301 S. Swift Road, Door 6.
You can also visit the Continuing Education office at the College of DuPage campus
in Glen Ellyn in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1110. Download our Getting Started Checklist.

College of DuPage Addison Center

College of DuPage Addison Center is located in the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) on the east side of Swift Road, north of North Avenue and south of Army Trail Road. Swift Road is approximately 3/4 mile west of Route 53 or I-355.

College of DuPage Lisle location

The Lisle location is home to the Center for Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development. College of DuPage Lisle is located in the One Corporate Lakes building at the corner of Forbes and Cabot drives, just north of Warrenville Road.

College of DuPage Naperville Center

College of DuPage Naperville Center is located on the south side of Rickert Drive. Rickert Drive is accessed by turning north from 75th Street two miles west of Washington Street. From Route 59, travel east on 75th Street to Rickert Drive and turn north.

College of DuPage Westmont Center

College of DuPage Westmont Center is located on the west side of Pasquinelli Drive. Pasquinelli Drive is accessed by turning north from Ogden Avenue one block west of Route 83. The center entrance is immediately north of the bank.